Council tax bills for 2025/26 are currently dropping through letterboxes and there’s little in the way of good news for financially-stretched families.
There’s going to be no repeat of the tax freezes that have become common in recent times, with councils looking to collect more money in an attempt to balance their largely bleak budgets.
East Lothian Council were the first local authority to confirm an increase, with residents set to see a hefty 10 per cent increase.
And all 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed.

21. Scottish Borders
A 10 per cent rise in council tax has been agreed for the Scottish Borders, with its largest town of Galashiels. | Canva/Getty Images

22. West Lothian
There will be a council tax rise of 8.95 per cent for West Lothian, including the town of Livingston. | Canva/Getty Images

23. Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross, including the city of Perth, have ageed a 9.5 per cent increase. | Canva/Getty Images

24. Stirling
Stirling residents will see their council tax will rise by 8.8 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

